Gurgaon's Rs 2,045 Cr Plan to Fight Air Pollution
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
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Delhi: No Fuel Without Valid PUC Certificate, Says CM
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Gurgaon's AQI Anomaly: Few Curbs Amid NCR Pollution
Gurgaon sees minimal pollution curbs despite NCR crisis. Experts question data reliability and call for proactive action. Read the full analysis here.
China's air pollution lessons for India's cities
How Beijing slashed PM2.5 levels by 70% in a decade offers a roadmap for India's fight against toxic air. Experts highlight the scale and political will needed for similar success.
SC Directs Closure or Shift of 9 Delhi Border Toll Plazas
The Supreme Court has mandated the shifting or closure of nine toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular pollution. The order targets key entry points causing major snarls.
Supreme Court on Delhi Toll Plazas for Pollution Control
The Supreme Court has asked NHAI and MCD to consider shifting or closing 9 toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease traffic and cut emissions. MCD must decide within a week.
Delhi: No fuel without PUC, BS-VI rule enforced at borders
Delhi mandates PUC certificates for fuel, bans non-BS-VI & out-of-state vehicles during GRAP. 8.66 lakh challans issued. Read about the capital's anti-pollution drive.
Delhi BS-VI Vehicle Ban Reopens Old NCR Planning Wounds
Delhi's new ban on non-BSVI private vehicles from NCR states reignites debate over the failed concept of a seamless National Capital Region. Experts call the move a crude pollution fix, highlighting decades of planning paralysis.
Delhi Bans Non-BS VI Vehicles, Mandates PUC For Fuel
Delhi bans non-BS VI private vehicles from entry and mandates PUC certificates for refueling from Thursday to combat severe air pollution under GRAP. Key details inside.
Nagpur's Hingna Industrial Estate Grapples with RMC Pollution
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Parel residents complain to MPCB about SRA site pollution
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Delhi: No fuel for vehicles without PUCC from Dec 18
Delhi cracks down on pollution: Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate will be denied fuel at pumps from Thursday. New entry rules for non-BS-VI and out-of-state vehicles also announced.
Pimpri Chinchwad Emerges as Maharashtra's Most Polluted City
Pimpri Chinchwad's air quality hits 'poor' levels, with AQI exceeding 200 on 7 days in December. CPCB data reveals PM2.5 & PM10 from vehicles and construction as key culprits. Read the full report.
₹79.93 Cr Ethanol Plant Assets Attached for Pollution
Punjab Pollution Control Board seizes assets worth ₹79.93 crore of an ethanol plant in Gurdaspur for groundwater contamination. Read about the enforcement action.
Expert Panel Meets to Curb Vehicular Emissions in Delhi-NCR
A new CAQM expert committee held its inaugural meeting to formulate strategies for reducing vehicle pollution in Delhi-NCR, focusing on EVs, emission norms, and infrastructure. Read the key details.
Delhi Traffic Police Face Severe Health Risks from Pollution
Delhi's traffic police endure dangerous pollution levels daily, suffering respiratory issues and eye irritation despite masks. Officers reveal their struggles and the department's new measures. Read their untold story.
Haryana recovers under 1% of Rs 45 crore green fines
Haryana's pollution board imposed over Rs 45 crore in penalties on 400+ units but recovered under 1%. The NGT has taken note, seeking answers on stalled environmental restoration.
Hyderabad's Bachupally gasps under chemical fumes in winter
Residents of Bachupally, Hyderabad, report intensified chemical air pollution causing health crises. With 5000 exposed, locals demand action from pollution board. Read more.
Delhi Air Crisis: Industries Must Install Pollution Monitors
Delhi tackles severe air pollution. Authorities mandate industries to install monitoring devices and expedite control measures. Experts highlight key pollution sources.
Pollution Control Day: Bhopal Tragedy & Health Crisis
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
Supreme Court Seeks Action on Year-Round Pollution Sources
The Supreme Court questioned the blame on stubble burning for Delhi's air pollution, directing governments to detail measures against vehicles, industries, and dust. The next hearing is on December 10.
Vehicular Pollutants Rise in Early Winter: CSE Study
A new CSE analysis reveals a spike in toxic NO₂ and CO from vehicles this early winter, with Delhi-NCR air remaining poor despite reduced farm fires. Read the key findings and recommendations.
Delhi air quality improves but remains in 'poor' category
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.
Rahul Gandhi Questions PM Modi's Silence on Delhi Pollution
Rahul Gandhi demands urgent action plan for Delhi's air pollution crisis, questions PM Modi's silence and claims powerful stakeholders benefit from pollution. Read more.
Bombay HC forms committee to check construction pollution
Bombay High Court forms 5-member committee to inspect Mumbai construction sites for air pollution compliance. Panel includes BMC, MPCB officials and civil society members. Read more about the court's action.
Indian truck driver faces deportation after fatal US crash
Sukhjinder Singh, Indian-origin truck driver, in ICE custody for deportation after guilty plea in West Virginia vehicular manslaughter case that killed Kevin Lataille. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' for 14 Days
Delhi's air quality stays 'very poor' for the 14th day with AQI 377. Doctors advise health screenings as vehicles cause 19.5% pollution. Read for details and forecasts.
Indian Driver Held by ICE After US Fatal Crash Guilty Plea
Indian truck driver Sukhjinder Singh detained by ICE after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter in West Virginia fatal crash that killed Kevin Lataille. Details inside.
Vehicles Main Cause of Delhi's Toxic Air Pollution
Vehicular emissions remain Delhi's biggest pollution challenge. Learn how policy gaps and public transport deficits continue to choke the capital despite clean air initiatives. Join the conversation for solutions.
Delhi AQI at 382: 15 Areas in Severe Pollution Zone
Delhi's air quality remains hazardous with AQI at 382, 15 monitoring stations recording severe levels. Vehicular emissions main culprit at 21.6%. Stay informed about pollution crisis.
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